Even though the rise in childhood obesity is stabilising, the level of childhood obesity is still high with nearly one in three children overweight or obese by the age of 11 years.

When children are in Reception and in year 6, their parents will receive a letter through their school informing them about the NCMP. If parents don't want their child’s results included as part of this programme it is important that they write to the head teacher to inform them.

Following the measurements, Parents and carers are sent their child’s results with additional information and advice around healthy lifestyle choices and weight management.